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Welcome to exploCFD
exploCFD is an award-winning and innovative software designed to transform explosion consequence analysis in industrial processes and designs. It was recognized with the Process Safety category at the IChemE Global Awards 2020 for its exceptional capabilities and groundbreaking hybrid analytical-numerical approach.
At its core, exploCFD provides analysts and operators with a comprehensive understanding of site-specific risks. By accurately evaluating potential explosion scenarios, users can proactively identify and mitigate risks, strengthen buildings, plan relocations, and implement precise risk assessments.
exploCFD delivers fast and accurate results, making it a time-efficient solution for industry professionals. Its innovative approach considers critical obstacles like walls, buildings, and pipes, ensuring reliable outcomes through advanced algorithms and rigorous validation.
In today's highly competitive environment, accurate explosion hazard analysis is crucial for financial and safety reasons. exploCFD optimizes accuracy and resource allocation, enhancing safety measures, refining risk management strategies, and setting new industry standards in explosion consequence calculation.
Comprehensive List of exploCFD Capabilities:
Toxic and Flammable Dispersion Modelling
Gas and Dust Explosion Modelling
Fire Simulation
Fire and Gas Mapping and Detection
Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE)
Robust dispersion modelling to simulate the spread of gases, particulates, and pollutants.
Modelling of the behavior and impact of gas and dust explosions, including the Baker-Strehlow model for precise explosion simulations.
Detailed modelling of fire behavior and its impacts.
Advanced mapping and detection systems for fire and gas leaks.
Simulate and assess the impacts of BLEVE incidents. The most advanced BLEVE model available worldwide.
Mine/Tunnel Explosions
Evaluate the effects of explosions in confined spaces like mines and tunnels.
Explosive Charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate Explosions
Modelling various explosive charges and their effects.
Vessel Rupture
Analysis of rupture scenarios in pressure vessels.
Arc and Transformer Explosions
Overpressure in Confined Areas
Hydrogen Leaks and Explosions
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Thermal Radiation
Explosion Risk Assessment
Heat Transfer
Transient Analysis
Evaporating Liquids (LNG)
Simulation of electrical explosions and their impacts.
Analysis of pressure build-up and release in confined spaces.
Detailed simulation of hydrogen leakage and explosion scenarios.
Modelling and risk assessment for BESS installations.
Evaluation of thermal radiation impacts and safety measures.
Assessment and mitigation of explosion risks in various industrial settings.
Detailed analysis of heat transfer for various applications.
Time-dependent simulations for dynamic processes.
Model the behavior and dispersion of evaporating liquid spills such as LNG, ammonia, methanol, and others.
The fastest, easiest-to-use and most cost-effective consequence analysis software currently available
Gas Explosion
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exploCFD is one of the easiest-to-use consequence analysis tools for explosion modelling
Detailed Wall Overpressure
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Confined spaces and detailed wall overpressures are simulated in a fast, reliable and repeatable manner, displaying the superiority of exploCFD
Hydrogen Validation Cases
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exploCFD is the only process safety consequence analysis tool that allows you to run your own validation scenarios
Battery Energy Storage System
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Li-ion batteries are occasionally prone to failure, releasing toxic and flammable gases. exploCFD can model jet fires and overpressures from a developing internal explosion
Learn
exploCFD
exploCFD Tutorial 1
exploCFD Tutorial 1: Setting up exploCFD
exploCFD Tutorial 3
exploCFD Tutorial 3: Setting up the gas parameters a gas explosion and running the simulation
exploCFD Tutorial 5
exploCFD Tutorial 5: Setting up a dust explosion
exploCFD Tutorial 7
exploCFD Tutorial 7: How to carry out a BLEVE calculation using exploCFD
exploCFD Tutorial 2
exploCFD Tutorial 2: Importing a PDF plot plan, setting the scale and resolution
exploCFD Tutorial 4
exploCFD Tutorial 4: Visualizing the results
exploCFD Tutorial 6
exploCFD Tutorial 6: Calculating impulse from an explosion using Paraview
exploCFD Tutorial 8
exploCFD Tutorial 8: Simple explosion behind a wall tutorial
Explore the Possibilites with
exploCFD
Modelling Methanol Spill Evaporation
Modelling Methanol Spill Evaporation with exploCFD v9.0
Sugar Dust Explosion Consequence Analysis
Dust Explosion Consequence Analysis using exploCFD
Escalation due to Flap Valve Failure in Dust Explosion Mitigation
Pre-test Modelling using exploCFD
Overview of exploCFD
Overview of exploCFD
Underground Mine Blast Dynamics Using exploCFD
Underground Mine Blast Dynamics Using exploCFD
Risk Based Fire and Gas Detector Study Methodology
Methodology for Risk-Based Fire and Gas Detection Analysis using exploCFD
exploCFD Blast Wall Analysis
exploCFD is designed to provide quick, accurate answers to complex explosion problems
exploCFD Mine Explosion
Fire and Gas Detection
Mine explosion modelling using exploCFD
exploCFD Fire and Gas detection study simulation setup in 3 min and 18 sec. The simulation time is 25 min on a standard laptop
exploCFD Probits Demo
exploCFD results will calculate Toxic Probit
exploCFD Hybrid Method
Short overview exploCFD Hybrid Method
Beirut Explosion
A virtual accident investigation into the Beirut Ammonium Nitrate explosion using exploCFD
Showcasing exploCFD
Modelling Ammonia Spill Evaporation
Simulating Ammonia Spill and Dispersion using exploCFD
Vortices Simulation
Vortices Simulation Using exploCFD
Dust Explosion Simulation
Dust Explosion Simulation Using exploCFD
exploCFD Accident Investigation Counterintuitive Tree Damage
exploCFD detonation of high explosives
exploCFD Ammonia
exploCFD ammonia accidental release
exploCFD Rocket
exploCFD good enough for a rocket
exploCFD Imperial College
Imperial College Lecture Modelling the Buncefield explosion on exploCFD
exploCFD Mounding
exploCFD different mounding approaches
exploCFD Quick Dispersion Setup
Setting up a complete dispersion calculation in 5 minutes and 16 seconds using exploCFD
exploCFD BLEVE
exploCFD has the world's most detailed capability to model BLEVE - prevent before you regret
Pricing and Features of exploCFD
US$ 15,000/year
exclusive of taxes
Annual subscription with recurring annual billing.
Installed on your PC.
License is valid for one user only.
All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Features of exploCFD version 9
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Toxic and flammable dispersion
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Gas and dust explosions, now including Baker-Strehlow model
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Fire modelling
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Fire and gas mapping and detection
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BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)
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Mine/Tunnel explosions
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Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions
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Vessel rupture
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Arc and transformer explosions
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Overpressure in confined areas
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Hydrogen leaks and explosions
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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ​
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Evaporating Liquids (LNG)
Additional Features
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​Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software
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Full specifications with one easy yearly payment
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Access to future updated versions when released - no additional costs
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Year-round technical support
US$ 990/week
exclusive of taxes
Features of exploCFD version 9
One-week, one-time trial subscription to solve small, simple problems.
Installed on your PC.
License is valid for one user only.
All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
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Toxic and flammable dispersion
-
Gas and dust explosions, now including Baker-Strehlow model
-
Fire modelling
-
Fire and gas mapping and detection
-
BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)
-
Mine/Tunnel explosions
-
Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions
-
Vessel rupture
-
Arc and transformer explosions
-
Overpressure in confined areas
-
Hydrogen leaks and explosions
-
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
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Evaporating Liquids (LNG)
Additional Features
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​Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software
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Full specifications with one easy payment
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Access to future updated versions when released - no additional costs
US$ 3,000/month
exclusive of taxes
Features of exploCFD version 9
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Toxic and flammable dispersion
-
Gas and dust explosions, now including Baker-Strehlow model
-
Fire modelling
-
Fire and gas mapping and detection
-
BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)
-
Mine/Tunnel explosions
-
Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions
-
Vessel rupture
-
Arc and transformer explosions
-
Overpressure in confined areas
-
Hydrogen leaks and explosions
-
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
-
Evaporating Liquids (LNG)
Additional Features
-
​Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software
-
Full specifications with one easy payment
-
Access to future updated versions when released - no additional costs
Monthly subscription with recurring monthly billing.
Installed on your PC.
License is valid for one user only.
All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
US$ 30,000/permanent license + US$ 5,000/year maintenance
exclusive of taxes
One-time purchase with a perpetual license and a low yearly maintenance fee.
Installed on your PC.
All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Features of exploCFD version 9
Additional Features
-
​Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software
-
Full specifications with easy payments
-
Access to future updated versions when released - no additional costs
-
Year-round technical support
-
Toxic and flammable dispersion
-
Gas and dust explosions, now including Baker-Strehlow model
-
Fire modelling
-
Fire and gas mapping and detection
-
BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)
-
Mine/Tunnel explosions
-
Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions
-
Vessel rupture
-
Arc and transformer explosions
-
Overpressure in confined areas
-
Hydrogen leaks and explosions
-
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
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Evaporating Liquids (LNG)
exploCFD User Manual
Download exploCFD comprehensive user manual to gain in-depth insights into exploCFD's features, workflows, and best practices. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced analyst, the manual provides step-by-step guidance for harnessing the full potential of exploCFD.​
Key Attributes of exploCFD
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Unparalleled Speed
Experience lightning-fast simulations and results with exploCFD. Its advanced algorithms and optimized calculations enable rapid analysis, saving valuable time and resources.
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Pinpoint Accuracy
Trust in the precision and reliability of exploCFD. The software utilizes state-of-the-art models and techniques to deliver accurate and consistent simulation outcomes, allowing data-driven decisions with confidence.
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User-Friendly Interface
Say goodbye to complexity and steep learning curves. exploCFD is designed with user-friendliness in mind, making it accessible to both seasoned professionals and those new to consequence analysis software.
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Comprehensive Consequence Analysis
From flammable releases to toxic events and detonation scenarios, exploCFD covers a wide range of consequence analysis applications. It empowers users to assess risks, predict over-pressures, and evaluate safety measures across industrial facilities.
Cost-Effective Solution
Achieve outstanding results without breaking the bank. exploCFD offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive process safety software, without compromising on performance or accuracy.
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Industry Recognition
Join a growing community of satisfied end users who have harnessed the power of exploCFD. The software has garnered acclaim within the process safety industry for its capabilities and is trusted by professionals worldwide.
Revolutionary CFD Tool - Safety Hazards Sectors
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Revolutionary consequence analysis tool for explosion modelling and one of the easiest-to-use
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Reads in a plot plan and recognises its features to construct the geometry - No geometry construction necessary
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Models gas explosions, BLEVE, dust explosions and explosive charges, as well as, high explosives, such as TNT or AN
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Rapid accurate 2-D CFD solver
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Continuous development based on expert consultants' feedback
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Worldwide technical support and training
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In order to make the appropriate decisions for a facility with major or significant explosion hazards, you need accurate quantification of overpressure magnitudes and distributions, which are not afforded by crude 1-D radial models. exploCFD enables you to accurately assess explosion hazards rapidly and accurately.
Benefits of exploCFD for explosion analysis
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Extensively validated models with over 3500 cases with realistic geometries
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Easy to use, rapid problem setup using vector plot plan PDF
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No need for time consuming geometry build from scratch
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More accurate than 1-D models and easier to set up
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Assess diverse hazards - assess a wide range of flammable and toxic hazards
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User friendly - intuitive GUI and easy to access results
Methodology and validation papers exploCFD and SU2
[1] J. F. Roos and M. Abdel-jawad, ‘Enhancing flammable gas dispersion and explosion prediction: A novel hybrid analytical-numerical approach with exploCFD’, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, vol. 181, pp. 523–534, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2023.11.051.
[2] J. F. Roos and M. Abdel-jawad, ‘Comparing hybrid method simulations to hydrogen dispersion and explosion tests’, Aust. Energ. Prod. J., vol. 64, no. 1, pp. 258–265, May 2024, doi: 10.1071/EP23206.
[3] M. Abdel-Jawad, ‘Validation of BLEVE events using the hybrid code exploCFD’, Process Safety Progress, vol. 40, no. 2, p. e12208, Jun. 2021, doi: 10.1002/prs.12208.
[4] M. Abdel-Jawad, ‘CSC coupled Graham Kenney source term for hybrid models of BLEVE events: Formulation, implementation and validation’, Process Safety Progress, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 281–288, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.1002/prs.12247.
[5] M. Abdel-jawad, P. Brady, M. Ermaliuc, and D. McGuckin, ‘Validating a Fast Hybrid Method for Modelling Explosions’, presented at the NAFEMS World Congress, Quebec, Canada, 2019.
[6] T. D. Economon, ‘Simulation and Adjoint-based Design for Variable Density Incompressible Flows with Heat Transfer’, in 2018 Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Atlanta, Georgia: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jun. 2018. doi: 10.2514/6.2018-3111.
[7] M. Pini et al., ‘SU2: the Open-Source Software for Non-ideal Compressible Flows’, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., vol. 821, p. 012013, Mar. 2017, doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/821/1/012013.
[8] J. Li, G. Ma, M. Abdel-jawad, and Y. Huang, ‘Gas dispersion risk analysis of safety gap effect on the innovating FLNG vessel with a cylindrical platform’, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, vol. 40, pp. 304–316, Mar. 2016, doi: 10.1016/j.jlp.2016.01.005.
[9] T. D. Economon, F. Palacios, S. R. Copeland, T. W. Lukaczyk, and J. J. Alonso, ‘SU2: An Open-Source Suite for Multiphysics Simulation and Design’, AIAA Journal, vol. 54, no. 3, pp. 828–846, Mar. 2016, doi: 10.2514/1.J053813.
[10] T. D. Economon et al., ‘Performance optimizations for scalable implicit RANS calculations with SU2’, Computers & Fluids, vol. 129, pp. 146–158, 2016, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compfluid.2016.02.003.
[11] T. A. Albring, M. Sagebaum, and N. R. Gauger, ‘Efficient Aerodynamic Design using the Discrete Adjoint Method in SU2’, in 17th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Washington, D.C.: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jun. 2016. doi: 10.2514/6.2016-3518.
[12] J. Li, G. Ma, M. Abdel-jawad, and H. Hao, ‘Evaluation of Gas Explosion Overpressures at Configurations with Irregularly Arranged Obstacles’, J. Perform. Constr. Facil., vol. 29, no. 5, Oct. 2015, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000678.
[13] G. Ma, J. Li, and M. Abdel-jawad, ‘Accuracy improvement in evaluation of gas explosion overpressures in congestions with safety gaps’, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, vol. 32, pp. 358–366, Nov. 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.jlp.2014.10.007.
[14] J. Li, M. Abdel-jawad, and G. Ma, ‘New correlation for vapor cloud explosion overpressure calculation at congested configurations’, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, vol. 31, pp. 16–25, 2014, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2014.05.013.
[15] J. Ahrens, B. Geveci, and C. Law, ‘ParaView: An End-User Tool for Large-Data Visualization’, in The Visualization Handbook, 2005.
[16] BG Technology, ‘Explosions in Full Scale Offshore Model Geometries’, Health and Safety Executive, Merseyside, United Kingdom, 2000.
[17] K. Van Wingerden, O. R. Hansen, and P. Foisselon, ‘Predicting blast overpressures caused by vapor cloud explosions in the vicinity of control rooms’, Proc. Safety Prog., vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 17–24, 1999, doi: 10.1002/prs.680180105.
[18] J. A. Evans, R. Exon, and D. M. Johnson, ‘The Repeatability of Large Scale Explosion Experiments, in Offshore Technology Reports.’, Health and Safety Executive, 1999.
[19] Eggen, J. B. M. M., GAME: Development of guidance for the application of the multi-energy method. HSE Books, 1998, 1995.
[20] A. Berg, ‘The multi-energy method : A framework for vapour cloud explosion blast prediction’, Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 12, pp. 1–10, 1985.